Open Market Operations
/ˈoʊpən ˈmɑrkɪt ˌɑpəˈreɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Government central bank activities of buying or selling government securities to regulate the money supply and influence interest rates.
The Federal Reserve conducted open market operations to stimulate the economy by buying Treasury bonds.
Forms
- open market operations
- open market operation
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Commentary
Open market operations are a primary monetary policy tool used by central banks to control inflation and stabilize the currency; legal documents often reference them in banking regulations and financial legislation.
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